Lavender

Single-flower honey

Lavender

Quiet, herbal, a little Provençal.

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What is it?

A honey made from lavender fields — subtler than the essential oil, with a soft herbal fragrance rather than a soapy one.

Where does it come from?

Sequim, Washington; the California coast; small farms in Oregon and northern New Mexico.
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What does it taste like?

Delicately herbal with stone-fruit sweetness and a cool, clean finish. Never perfumey when it's the real thing.

What does it look like?

Light gold. Medium body, sets to a creamy texture over a few months.

When is it harvested?

July, just after the fields are cut

What goes well with it?

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What can you make with it?

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